Podcasts about kaitiaki

Mirror Services - Deb Fraser is Kaitiaki or Director of Mirror Services, an Otago based organisation that delivers counselling and treatment programmes for children, young people and their families in the Otago Southland region. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Ocean swells of four to five metres have forced several Interislander ferry trips to be cancelled on Wednesday. Aratere sailings are expected to return from 3.45pm Wednesday afternoon and Kaitiaki sailings should be back on from 8.30pm Wednesday. Interislander's general manager of operations, Duncan Roy, says all passengers affected have been notified. Roy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Kaitiaki - guardianship - how we look after our land. Learn more here.

In this podcast, Julian Reti Kaukau, 2021 Kellogg Scholar, talks with Farmers Weekly's Managing Editor, Bryan Gibson, about his Kellogg research and to share insights from his work With MPI Māori Agribusiness.In reference to his research, Julian reflects on the historic prowess of the Waikato Maniapoto Māori in the Agriculture and Horticulture sectors and suggests that by harnessing the wisdom of the ancestors who once nurtured the Whenua, today's Kaitiaki can make profound and impactful economic and sustainable decisions for the Whenua and their futures.Julian believes that Māori who have been disconnected from their homelands can better reconnect with their Tupuna Whenua, fostering a profound sense of Tūrangawaewae, enhancing the Mana of the Whānau and Hapū, honoring important Tīkanga such as Manaakitanga and be given the ability to uphold the crucial role of Ahi Kaa.

Our mighty and iconic kauri is under threat from a notorious fungus-type pathogen. In our newest episode, ranger Hana Harris shares her passion for kauri and how you can help. For the full shownotes and transcript go to www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

On the ceiling of a limestone cave in South Canterbury, a long, elegant sea creature has been drawn. Centuries after this taniwha [supernatural being] was carefully illustrated, the artist's pigments are still visible. Yet the story behind this ancient Māori artwork remains a beautiful enigma.

Eleven people died on the roads this Anzac weekend - more than double last weekend's Easter holiday toll. Four teenagers are among the victims after their ute crashed into a concrete truck in Invercargill on Friday. Kaitiaki o Ara, Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD), national manager Donna Govorko spoke to Corin Dann.

Aaron Hardy is what I would describe as a modern day prophet. His spiritual and emotional mastery is so deeply moving, and this episode brings golden nugget after golden nugget to support you to deepen your connnection within. This episode is up there with one of my all time favourites, and I know you'll enjoy the reflection this brings up!Aaron Hardy is a church leader who is passionate about emotional health, spiritual and relational maturity, and cultural integrity. He is married to Te Ata and they have 3 kids, Tākirikoteata, Hawaiki, and Te Āio. He leads the Kaitiaki team at Te Rautini and is a talented musician.In this episode we explore:• Ambition and narcissism• Becoming emotionally healthy• Improving the quality of our relationships• The danger of cancel culture• Chronological snobbery• The impact of an anti-church society• Difference between Christianity and Christendom• Being honest with ourselves about our fragility• The lure of wants and desires away from community• How our brokenness fosters humility• How to craft a vision for your life• The rule of life• How our rituals and rhythms influence our embodiment of our truth• Why Seventh Day Adventists are the happiest groups of people• The difference between spiritual formation and spiritual work ethic• The importance of discernment• Community as the key to experiencing life more truthfully• A posture vs moments of reconciliation with Maaori and non-Maaori• Imposter syndrome in leadership• Re-evaluating integrityYou can connect with Aaron on Instagram via @aaronhardynz and Te Rautini via https://www.terautini.com/Ritual https://www.gemmarose.nz/ritualNo New Thingshttps://www.gemmarose.nz/no-new-thingsTake Your Meds Podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4TNGt0S...Take Your Meds Podcast on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ConnectGemma Rose is a trauma-recovery coaching, supporting creatives, entrepreneurs and parents to transform their inner-worlds and scale their impact.Subscribe: https://www.gemmarose.nz/Instagram: @the_gemma_roseEmail: kiaora@gemmarose.nzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gemma-Rose-1...

Welcome to episode 16 of Conversations Late at Night, Lessons from Ojiichan. We start this chat off by diving into what nostalgia means for us and then things progress from there. We hear SJF's favourite poem by Mary Oliver; Wild Geese, talk about Kaitiaki - the Māori term for the concept of guardianship - and about the lessons we can learn from generations that came before us. Our Kickstarter campaign for Wander the Night Japan limited edition vinyl is still running. Please head over to Kickstarter to learn more. ••• Head to www.conversationslateatnight.com for more episodes. ※ All music composed by SJF. Photography by Cody Ellingham. If you like the podcast and would like to support it, please share it with a loved one. SJF's Patreon • Cody's Patreon Chat with us, ask questions or let us know what you think in our Signal group.

"No one's gonna read that": David Lew, Visitor Services Solutions Manager at Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira talks about how to connect exhibitions with visitor experiences through the power of visitor services, including through an indigenous lens with He Kōrahi Māori, the Māori dimension. SHOW NOTES Read all about Te Ao Mārama, the South Atrium project https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/south-atrium David refers to several words in Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa, New Zealand. They are: - Marae, Māori meeting grounds - Iwi, tribe - Pōwhiri, welcome ceremonies - Mana whenua, customary authority exercised by an iwi (tribe) - Mahi toi, art or art work - Kaitiaki, guardianship of the sky, sea and land - Tanoa (Pacific), a large wooden bowl for kava ceremonies

Welcome to the first episode of Being Biracial. Today we're interviewing...each other! We chat about: - Ourselves.... and it is scary - The Iranian Revolution - Complicated family histories (CW: domestic violence) - How we met - The western suburbs of Melbourne - How to introduce yourself in Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) - Racial imposter syndrome - Fake tanning when you are brown - Naomi Osaka's mini-series - Raceless by Georgina Lawton - Young Adult fiction - Kaitiaki - being caretakers for people's stories Hosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Guest: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Music by: Green Twins Edited by: Kate Robinson Special thanks: Footscray Community Arts Centre This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. If you have any questions or feedback you can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Janet Hensley, a trail angel on the Appalachian Trail known as Miss Janet, plus Rob Firmin and George Mills, a couple living in Whanganui, close to New Zealand's long distance trail, Te Araroa. Miss Janet's relationship to the AT started when she lived in Erwin, Tennessee close to the trail; she hosted over 10,000 hikers at her hostel before she was eventually drawn to the road, continuing her service with what she calls a “hostel in a box.” Blissful Hiker shares how Rob and George welcome international hikers, and her personal experience with Rob and George while hiking the Te Araroa trail. Blissful Hiker covers the emotional bonds of friendship between hikers and trail angels, how experiencing trail magic can change people, how Whakatau – a Maori welcome in New Zealand, welcomes foreign people to the country. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Walking Distance is sponsored by John Reamer and Associates. Go to www.johnreamer.com to learn more. Interview with Janet Hensley 1:31 - Janet Hensley is known as Miss Janet to thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, and her white van covered with bumper stickers is known as the Bounce Box. 2:40 - Because Miss Janet follows the hikers north throughout the whole hiking season, her trail magic is a special case for thru-hikers who may see her more than once on their journey. 3:48 - I remember putting together bounce boxes for my hikes, and would have trouble finding where to send it to. You've put together a different system for some people, and they get to know you. What are some stories you have? 4:45 - Miss Janet tells the story of a young women who perseveres after being abandoned by her hiking companion and gaining the help of some trail angels to make her a prepared hiker. 7:45 - You speak about many of these people as if they're your kids, or your family. How do you feel about it? 8:53 - I wonder if hikers change after they meet you? Do they become more generous and want to help others? 12:15 - The trail allows for a bit of a level playing field and convergence of diversity, and the trail makes people stronger just by the challenges they overcome along the way. Interview with Rob Firmin and George Mills 15:30 - Rob Firmin and George Mills live near the North Island portion of the Te Araroa in New Zealand. In this section, the trail becomes a river and many hikers hire canoes to paddle. Rob and George welcome hikers into their home, Blissful Hiker among them. 16:25 - How did you get started as trail angels, as people who don't hike for fun? 17:00 - Do you like the term trail angel, or do you call it something else? 17:35 - I was surprised by the incredible generosity of the people in New Zealand, what's this idea that is in the culture about looking after visitors? 18:32 - How can you afford the money and the time to take care of trampers? 19:18 - When I came through, which was getting close to the end of the trail on the island, you pointed to the American flag on your flagpole. How did your custom begin of hanging flags of different nations, depending on who was staying at your home? 20:33 - One of the great things about hiking the Te Araroa is how international it is and how many different people you meet. You help foreign visitors experience your culture in your home, how do you welcome people? 23:00 - Halfway along the south island, I hit a wall and had a breakdown. You now have a code word for hikers if they've hit a wall and need help, which is “high grass.” 25:00 - I want to explain to people about your house, so they might know what it's like to be there. You told me recently that your dishwasher crapped out, but the hikers found their kitchen to be their favorite place and they didn't mind washing the dishes. 26:12 - When I blogged about my New Zealand thru-hike and the trail magic I experienced, I inspired one of my friends from my home state to become a trail angel herself. What do you suggest for people to do to become trail angels? 28:10 - This may be a generalization, but I don't think most thru-hikers could survive without trail magic. Trail Angels – or in the case of Rob and George, Kaitiaki, Trail Guardians – give hikers a gift far beyond treats and a safe place to stay. They're like a mirror telling us we're ok and what we're doing walking a long trail is worth it – even if you hit a “high grass” moment.  Mentioned in this episode: Miss Janet's Facebook (Where Is Miss Janet?) Miss Janet's email: Themissjanet@gmail.com  Rob's Facebook Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

Have you ever felt lost?  Not Māori enough? That you're nothing more than your job title?   Kaitiaki, Zane Wedding, who slept in a tree for more than 60 nights continuously last year, was arrested after climbing a fence that blocked the Avondale site from being accessed by land stewards.  Whilst his arm may have been broken, his wairua (spirit) has not been.  Here I get to kōrero with the bro, in regards to why saving these trees is so important to the mental health, identity and environment of ALL New Zealanders.  He shares his journey from being homeless at 14 on Aucklands south side and how a connection to the environment, more specifically trees, helped him find his place in the world and how he wants these trees remain so that the knowledge and that sense of connection can be retained.  We exchange Pūrākau (legends) that are evidence, of the scientific thought processes, that pacific people have and their ability to pass these on from generation to generation. Even if you cannot be bothered checking out this episode whanau please head along to the following: Sign the petition here Follow the Save Canal Road Native Trees facebook page And keep up to date with saveourtrees.nz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestsiiide/message

In this episode, Debbie and Josie interview Tourism Bay of Plenty's Chief Executive, Kristin Dunne, who has been a forerunner in regenerative tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll hear how Kristin's courageous leadership has inspired the Bay of Plenty community to create a unique vision for the future of their place, and how understanding the authentic “DNA” or essence of a place is essential to establishing a regenerative visitor economy.  If Episode 1 is an introduction to the thinking behind regenerative tourism, Episode 2 is an inspiring example of this brave and transformative work in action, and demonstrates the need for this thinking at both the regional and national level. We hope you find this conversation as enlivening and motivating as we did.    Join the conversation! We'd love to hear from you! Connect on Facebook Follow on Instagram  Send us an email: Josie - josie@good-travel.org Debbie - debbie@newzealandawaits.com   We're very grateful to:  Kristin Dunne for the time she gave us for this episode, and for her courageous leadership in the regenerative tourism movement The teams at GOOD Travel and New Zealand Awaits Erin Carnes for our logo and graphic design  Clarrie Macklin for our music and production    Episode notes: Tourism Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty: Te Hā Tāpoi | The Love of Tourism 2019-2022 Bay of Plenty Visitor Economy Strategy 2018-2028  Bay of Plenty: Tourism with Purpose Bay of Plenty: Connect with Residents Strategy Bay of Plenty: Dine on a Lime Destination Think Fresh Info  Tourism Futures Taskforce Interim Report Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment's Tourism Report 2021 Kristin Dunne: Kristin@bloomconsulting.nz   Glossary: (Our guests will often use words from Te Reo Māori, New Zealand's indigenous language, in their interviews. We welcome and celebrate this, and for listeners outside of New Zealand for whom these may be unfamiliar, we offer an interpretation here to aid your understanding. For more detail, you can reference https://maoridictionary.co.nz/. We also offer explanations of acronyms and other industry terminology used in hope of making GOOD Awaits more accessible.) Kaitiaki: guardian, steward Iwi: extended kinship group, tribe,  Hapū:  kinship group, subtribe Tūrangawaewae: “place to stand”, place where one belongs Whakapapa: genealogy, lineage Manaakitanga: hospitality, care, welcome Tikanga: cultural protocol and values Te Reo Māori: Māori language  Karakia: to recite a ritual chant or blessing  Pepeha: a way of introducing oneself, identifying your connections to people and place Waiata: song Rōpū: group of people, association Kaumātua: Respected and knowledgeable elder/s, person of status within a family or group RTO - Regional Tourism Organisation DMO - Destination Management Organisation   

Changing tides, sinking sands and rocky outcrops have been labelled a life-threatening hazard for surfers who drive along the Northland coast to Ahipara's world-famous breaks. Tangata whenua say the number of vehicles getting stranded is growing exponentially and things could get ugly. Samantha Olley reports.

Changing tides, sinking sands and rocky outcrops have been labelled a life-threatening hazard for surfers who drive along the Northland coast to Ahipara's world-famous breaks. Tangata whenua say the number of vehicles getting stranded is growing exponentially and things could get ugly. Samantha Olley reports.

197 - Kaitiaki Bubbles - Riki Nelson in Mount Maunganui joins Samuel Mann in Port Chalmers and Mawera Karetai in Whakatane. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In episode nine, we are joined by special guest Thalea Tane. Thalea is a Te Roroa Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi woman. She is an indigenous consultant, a Kaitiaki, an International Ambassador for the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania and Asia, mentoring and building capacity in self-sustainability, aspirations in Aoteaora, Australia, and also Ethnic Minority Communities in Southeast Asia.Living in Thailand for four years, Thalea worked alongside the hill tribe nations and shares with us a life-changing experience where she was invited to attend a mass meditation to see how they create change within their communities as individuals and collectively. She also talks to us about working with the United Nations, working alongside communities and ecovillages aligned to Sustainable Development Goals. Thalea now finds herself back home in the Hokianga, where she has some big dreams and aspirations to bring all that she's learnt home with her."There are so many different strategies that we can utilize. Not only in times of adversity, but during our times of reflection and healing. How do we move through those traumas to get to a stage where we are healing from those traumas and also seen them as part of our resiliency? They can be utilized, as they said, as a gift, a gift of how we, one can become resilient by gathering together and strengthening the community together." - Thalea Tane

Intro: Jessica at Birth Theft ward north 5 from Head On  Scripts Swing Suck Swaddle Side Sound released 2020Noumenah - Here and Only HereDaniel Deehan - Dust UnsettledAnnie Hui-Hsin Hsieh - Gentle DreamingFiction Wisdom - Vmow Tyx Omxyqp nyx qeeqp nk sapeOnly - Reach​|​ReturnDexter Tortoriello - Avidacinchel - Gentle Goes the NightMakeen - Thin CitiesDanny Hynds - Rumination CHoly Family - Trust Fall Artwork by Judith Hamann"Swing Suck Swaddle Side Sound" is our first compilation album featuring new electronic works from artists/composers around the nation. All sales will be donated to My Block My Hood My City: a Chicago-based organization which provides underprivileged youth an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood by taking students on explorations on arts & culture, citizenry & volunteerism, health, community development, culinary arts and entrepreneurism. For more information, visit their website www.formyblock.org/mission eves Looking for Glass released 2020looking for glasstransducer-shifter Artwork by Motoko KikkawaThis project and recordings were made on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we may listen - sovereignty has never been ceded. We pay respect to the Wurundjeri Elders, the land and its sounds, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait people from other communities. Some recordings throughout this work were recorded in Aotearoa. We pay respect to all Tangata Whenua-Māori of Aotearoa and their enduring connection to Aotearoa and Papatūānuku as Kaitiaki of all Taonga.

Wayne Capper (or Caps) was the first Kaitiaki Whenua Ranger for Te Kahui o Taranaki looking after 30 cultural sites (including many Pā) around Taranaki.  In addition to that, the Australian born Māori man shares with us his experience in growing up in a household that took everyone in and how this shaped him as an adult.  From a love of rugby league and community to battles with alcohol and owning his mistakes - Caps’ honest account of his life journey until this point will have lessons worth taking for everyone. Now a father of 7 but a role model to many, Caps reflection of his life bounces forward like the sun off a mirror into a bright and hopeful future for his whānau and community.

A kaimahi of Ngā Taonga sound and vision talks with us about the importance of archiving, the inner workings of looking after the content, and also shares a few of her own favourites with us too. Original archive sources:   1) Excerpts from a speech by Te Ouenuku Rene to members of Parliament at the presentation of the Māori language petition. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=229891 2) Katerina Mataira speaking about kōhanga reo. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=229750 3) Paraone at Ngā Manukōrero 1997. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=805697 4) (Waiata o te wiki) Ngā tamariki wāhine o te kura o Te Waipounamu.  https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=227732

#Kaitiaki. #Kīngitanga

Grace Hutton is of Palmerston Atoll, Manihiki, Penrhyn, Anaa in French Polynesia, and Welsh, married, and mother of 3 grown up children.  She has a BA (Hons) Anthropology and has been working at Te Papa Tongarewa as a Kaitiaki Taonga, (Collection Manager) Pacific Cultures since 2004.  Grace is a union delegate for Te Papa, a practitioner of tivaevae making (Cook Islands embroidered quilts and cushions), Chair of the Cook Islands Society, and Chair of the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One (CISWWO) a group to organise events for all Cook Islanders to commemorate our participation for New Zealand in WW1.  Her passion and interest is the Pacific and the Cook Islands in particular. 

Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  This week Taringa discusses the spiritual guardian and their signs. I tēnei wiki ka matapakihia e Taringa te kaitiaki me āna tohu.

Jessica Rodrigues chats with Dr Nick Waipara (Rongawhakaata, and Ngāti Ruapani ki Turanga), a Senior Scientist at Plant & Food Research who has spent the past two decades in various roles at the front line of New Zealand's bioprotection. Nick talks about his science career and why protecting New Zealand's primary production and native ecosystems requires a multidisciplinary approach incorporating Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and Western science.

This interview quickly takes us on her journey of immersion into nature - one that has inspired her curiosity to want to embed the natural world in how she ‘felt’ - existence. She has a sense that ‘everything is connected.’ This has expanded greatly since coming to New Zealand, and learning how much the Maori language, embraces the natural world and that the word Kaitiakitanga - means guardianship and protection. Her first understanding came to her as a child, walking and observing the bush/nature near her home in Australia. Then as an adult making a difference to her community, she started to glean how ‘as in community - as in nature’. She saw that we can’t disregard any of our spheres or scapes, especially our soundscapes. To do so is to ignore a fundamental part of our connection with our nature. We need diversity for harmony and health.   So as a scientist and an agronomist lecturing in biology and its interconnections, she immersed her deeper self into nature the natural order and the web of all life. Here she found out about our inter relationship with the earth, and also the mineral kingdom and in fact - with all biota. That the vegetable and animal kingdoms were more than a symphony of living form, texture and pattern. But more - that everything is harmonically coupled to the natural ecology, and that within the biosphere there is an added frequency of sound that can both enlighten, heal and inspire. This is where Fiona is putting her focus today. Becoming Educated Fiona’s original training is scientific, having completed both a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Adelaide University in 1986 and a Post Graduate Diploma of Agriculture at the University of Queensland in 1988.  She has worked as an agronomist, lectured in Biology, Botany and Environmental Science and worked for the Department of Conservation in Australia as an education officer.  However, the more I delved into this interview the more I enjoyed what Fiona was conveying - as she migrated from her scientific self over to her artistic understanding of showing that in nature, everything is connected. The web of life is integral to our survival as a species.  Originally from South Australia she as a child spent a good deal of her time connecting with the bush and biota of the hills that surrounded the city of Adelaide. That later in life, when she studied the soil and botany she realised that diversity was so important to retain the nuance and balance of nature. The effects of ‘Development.’  She says that when man, takes out big chunks of the ecosystems - by broad spectrum spraying or even clear felling of trees or planting monoculture crops - we are taking a big slice of life and area - out of the natural system. However, to mitigate this later on - can become fraught with challenges. So to minimise this from the very beginning, would be a very good forward thinking strategy. With large cities especially in summer in Australia, like Melbourne and Sydney they become ‘heat islands’ but when we go away out to the bush and get under the canopy of leaves  - we feel the instant coolness - hence we have to have trees in all cities … essentially greenbelts. Fiona mentions that nature in the cities is very much seen as ‘lip service.’  Relationships - nature and community.  Now living in Whangarei, in Northern NZ - she has been teaching - but she comes back to - ‘relationships’ and who we are as a community and how our natural world functions. She belongs to the organisation - Child Friendly Cities as part of her work in Whangarei -  that if we can design a city that is safe and there are places for children to play and they get to experience nature - then that city will be healthy for everybody.  https://childfriendlycities.org Connection and Purpose If you are connected to something bigger than yourself and you have a purpose and you can aspire to something that brings you forth into the future - then life becomes kind of cool - because of the sense of belonging … Listen … Working and Teaching With The Less Fortunate  Today, In Whangarei there is a wonderful experiment of working with people who have in many ways missed out on belonging in an extended family - sort of way - and that through playing music and being part of an orchestra - so to speak - they see themselves as part of a movement that opens them up to joint harmonies and a sense of belonging. It is validating everyone for the part that they are playing in working in unison for the betterment of the whole.  Listen … Fiona also integrates Natural Philosophy into her learning modality and that of Viktor Schauberger - known as the father of ‘water dynamics.’ Where the sound of trickling or running water can create a soothing natural ambience that allows people to relax into a realm where industrial sounds are left behind.  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Viktor+Schauberger Maori Fiona has cheerfully integrated the indigenous knowing of NZ Maori of Aotearoa. She also talks warmly about Maori and Māori tikanga (the Māori way of doing things) as in learning the language (te Reo) she is continually immersing herself into a very profound knowingness and connection that is also very holistic as well. She sees herself as being very privileged to participate and learn and receive a Diploma in Maori and see and experience this cultural gift in action. Be it in waiata (song) and poi dance, (synchronised use in each hand of a small ball on a string, - whilst singing) and weaving and carving. She finds that Maori cosmology - lore and their very holistic understanding of their connectivity to Mother Earth - Papatuanku, has really opened up her world. Especially coming from a university education with its reductionist and mechanistic viewpoint of lifeless and dead matter. That around our planet she said there are so many indigenous earth based cultures who have not only a grounded understanding of nature - but intuitively that can align with the ebb and flow of the homeostatic life force that is embedded within nature. She says we have to make the effort by embracing and recognising and listening … to what nature is telling us. Especially Te Reo Maori (learning the Maori language) that since coming to NZ she truly finds how amazing the language is - that so much of Te Reo is premised on the living earth and Papatuanuku. She endorses teaching Te Reo Maori in schools because it has such a profound connection with nature and the world at large - like Kaitiaki tanga. (Guardianship). Fiona posits the idea that when we learn the Maori language - that as an oral language - it has another quality she finds lacking in English in that it goes beyond function as the English tends to do - and carries with it - and speaks to the heart - as well as function. With Kaitiaki - it speaks to the being-ness of something - that English just cannot quite grasp. She said that since coming to NZ she has grown more personally - that NZ because it is a verdant country, with more rainfall too - it can offer this quality, when you abide by natures ways. That this growth via learning from the Maori language and of their cosmology of a living planet and the sacredness of nature - lifts her spiritually. That as a scientist she identifies with it wholeheartedly - especially in shifting from old thought patterns and family patterns and transforming her being and who she is in the world - especially in supporting her family and moving into the next generation. Connection with the Giant Kauri Trees. Kauri - wananga.(Learning)  Waipoua Forest Northland. The iwi - Te ara-ra, are ‘kaitiaki’ of the forest - that the Kauri tree, is also linked closely to the Maori creation story.  She encourages people to visit but first research Kauri before they even go to the forest …. She talks about Maori Myth and why Kauri in some ways turns upside down the creative story. Also the problem of Western society - medicine in using sanitisation to obliterate all germs and with that the good bacteria too. That as a society we are blanket killing so many single cellular bacteria - that it is all coming back to bite us solely because Western medicine is unable to understand the web of life, as above, so below. That the soil is a mass of micro-organisms of mega trillions - yet we ignore their benevolence at our peril. She talks about being with children - that all we have to do is be who we are - not like someone else.  That in her learning about connectivity and collaborating and cooperating in a ‘wananga’ and an open classroom environment - wonders can happen. Other Topics Covered  Spending time deep within healthy old growth forest - how does it feel to immerse yourself in there among these ancient trees and the stillness ?     What are the health effects when living beside a main highway - with car and truck sounds causing desensitisation and increasing stress levels … Industrial society is programming us to tune out, become more desensitised and not allowing open doors and windows to let the wafting fragrances of flowers or bird song to enter.  We as a society have to make sure that we have ‘rights’ to live inside a healthy soundscape, where peace can prevail allowing us to heal our being.  She makes the statement: It’s not how do things look - but instead - how does it sound? Maori have a way to learn from each other, its called:  Tuakana teina where trained siblings teach younger siblings. Older brother - teachers younger brother, older sister younger sister going on - or even sister - brother - called a scaffolding system of support.  Other subjects covered. Artists - what they bring, is they are a bridge from the unseen to the seen and the physical world. We need to encourage them. Home schooling came in as a plus ….  These was much more in this interview and I sincerely suggest that you have a listen to Fiona, who is someone entirely devoted to teaching and have children learn that we are all part of a greater community. http://www.sistemawhangarei.org.nz

Alan, a hunting and fishing guide has been an outdoorsman all of his life. However over the last 50 years he has witnessed such a vast change in both the NZ way of life as well as the rapid decline in our once relatively pristine ecology and environment, that he has had to act. That the only course of action to halt this decline was for him as an ‘out doors man’ - was to finally be impelled to start a political party to exact positive change.   Hence the birth of the OutdoorsParty.co.nz Please Note this interview mentions: DOC = the Department of Conservation -  MPI = the Ministry of Primary Industries and - ‘Winston’ = the leader of the NZ Party, which in the last election - 'held the balance of power' and that he was able to forge an Alliance with the Labour Party and the Green Party which enabled Jacinda Ardern to become the Prime Minister of NZ. In this interview you will hear the timbre of Alan’s voice as he warmly articulates his love for our nation, our warm national character, our countryside and the magnificence of our scenery. However he also voices his disappointment of the Governmental agencies tasked to take care of our cherished environment and do the right thing for the future of generations to come. This interview was very enjoyable from the standpoint that Alan talked about a duty of care - that I as the interviewer became far to involved and talked far too much - when I needed to just ask questions - so I wish to apologise to Alan and listeners - for too much talk time. The essence of this interview is on this web page and basically says it all.  https://www.outdoorsparty.co.nz/     Walking and climbing many areas in the hills, ranges and mountains of NZ and specialising in being both a fishing and hunting guide. Alan has a very intimate relationship with the land and nature. This is where he has been able to dwell and think-through what needs to be done to restore our environment and bring through the old New Zealand values of yesteryear. Quickly. Healthy land, clean water, rivers and lakes and seashores Regenerate fish in both inland waterways and along our coasts. Speaking for hunters and fishermen and all activities of the great  outdoors. Low impact, high value agricultural production. No more trawling of our coastal fisheries. Establish environmental limits to economic growth Focus on quality, not quantity in everything we do. A society where health, happiness and compassion are our measures for success. Major Platforms   A moratorium on 5G Technologies.  Halt aerial toxins of 1080, clean up the rapid decline of our inshore fisheries, and the importance to clean up our streams, rivers and lakes. Including hunting, land use in the public interest. That all of these back into a healthy environment and ecology which equates to land, forests, and backcountry areas. Hence the name ‘Outdoors Party.’  Also realising that many people leave the cities on weekends and holidays to spend much needed time in the great outdoors. Challenges Dairy Farming  Alan mentions that the dairy farming industry, which is the backbone to NZ’s economy has to be challenged - especially on the Canterbury Plains where the irrigation sucks so much water out of the rivers and cows waste leaches so easily back down through the fragile soil - that contamination is escalating beyond the ability to control. He states that the industry has to take responsibility for it actions as it is majorly undermining our land and waterways as well as our future.  Dirty Dairying Exposed in the New York Times  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/opinion/new-zealand-cows.html Fish & Salmon Farming Salmon farming in NZ - is the cause of a huge amount of issues - from feeding low quality food to salmon, use of antibiotics, to the fish becoming diseased and that below the enclosure - high amounts of pollution that looks like a desolate lifeless wasteland. Commercial fishing is taking from the NZ ‘Commons’ - which belongs to the NZ People - 'We the people own this resource’ - however it has been essentially taken over by an exceptionally small number of players. This is resulting in a huge waste of other species of fish, caught as ‘by-catch’ that are injured and returned to the water - but many end up dying - floating on the surface to eventually sink to the bottom of the sea.  See further down this posting.  Hear about how the 'Recreational Fishing Reserves' that the National Party promised for the people, that were never taken up and followed through when they were in power. That there was no intention of this being actioned - and the National politicians breaking promises - year after year.  Kaitiaki The word kaitiaki in Maori is mentioned by Alan - a very good word Kaitiaki is a New Zealand Māori term used for the concept of guardianship, for the sky, the sea, and the land. A kaitiaki is a guardian, and the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga.  It needs to be adhered to.  Aerial Toxins - 1080 poison. Halting the aerial toxin 1080 being dropped by helicopter over large areas of the country which causes huge collateral damage to other animal species eating and taking in this poison and dying horrendous painful deaths. He talks about the spin doctors from the Department of Conservation and the Green Party saying that they are totally accepting of this poison as the only option we have in this country. Yet, there are a number of small regions where the locals have used trapping and ‘targeted’ other poisons and they are highly successful - because with 1080, vast numbers of birds are dying - such as the native kea. SPCA - has come out against 1080.  But the Forest and Bird Society of all organisations, are so pro 1080 that they will not engage in finding other alternatives - other than continue supporting of ‘carpet bombing’ the bush and dropping tonne’s of poison green pellets where it gets into bush covered ravines and waterways -  as they have no control of it - and as the poison pellets are made of cereal, birds are drawn to it. Listen to Alan talk about 1080 - he will give you a graphic understanding by a witness who has seen deer that have eaten and taken in this poison and of the long horrific, agonising, torturous death these poisoned animals undergo that in Alan’s words is - unspeakable.  Also talked to, was that 1080 is an extremely emotional issue - that has ferocious arguments coming from both sides of the ‘debate’ - because this issue is fervently being fought to actually save our fauna - however the process is so vociferous that after the 1080 argument dies down - the opposite actually takes place - silence and quietness throughout the entire area of the bush where 1080 is dropped.  5G With the coming planned roll out of 5G technology across NZ - the Outdoors Party ‘is out there alone’ in comparison to all the other main political parties. They are calling for a ‘moratorium’ on the deployment of this technology. Especially as there has been no independent health studies that have been peer reviewed by independent scientists and doctors free from industry ties. At the time of this interview all the other main political parties have shown no interest in the health effects that this technology can/may cause. They are all pro 5G. Even though there are rapidly increasing numbers of very courageous scientists and doctors who are prepared to call out the industry for not doing ‘due diligence’ on the intensity of the frequencies that will be saturating all areas. This includes the rapid escalation of transmitting tower numbers being ubiquitous along all streets and neighbourhoods everywhere - many nest door to homes of families, schools and children’s preschools.  Who benefits from this tech?  Alan says, 4G is quite ok for most of us. To take action people in NZ are talking about switching phone companies - Vodafone is going to be the first to deploy 5G across the country and so many Vodafone customers are changing to '2 Degrees’ - as they say their company is not going to 5G. This is one way to boycott the big guys. People are starting to organise in local groups across NZ and they are happening as this is being read. Sue Grey also belongs to the 'outdoors party' and was interviewed 3 weeks ago with much more info here. https://www.ourplanet.org/greenplanetfm/sue-grey-the-urgency-to-educate-on-the-dangers-of-5g-technology-especially-with-mothers       NZ Coastal Fisheries being the 4th largest in area on earth. Alan talks about these fisheries needing to being in the care for all NZers. Called the “commons.’ That they belong to the people of this country, and have to be managed for the people and our collective future. However large commercial interests have claimed 94% of the fishery and are taking huge numbers out fish of the sea, and virtually dumping these fish at low prices overseas. (Not adding value.)  So the perennial problem of the commercial sector is the continued netting of ‘by-catch’ - not the targeted fish that they have been given quota’s for - and then when caught - are dumped - most die due to being out of the water too long or are injured in this process.  The name Scott Macindoe comes up as a revered and highly acknowledged spokesman on behalf of the recreational fisherfolk of NZ and the challenges faced by them, especially against the commercial fishing juggernaut wanting to exert their need for more areas in which to fish. (listen).  Alan also wants NZ as a nation to focus on organics (not GE or GMO’s).   That we focus on value adding to all our exports as a huge number of logged trees are being exported from NZ without any ‘value adding’ to them. That we are selling them just as logs and we could sell them as sawn up and dressed timber or even more innovative products. That we place an organic emphasis especially around health and that healthy food and food growing be taught to children in schools throughout NZ.   Legislation and the 1956 NZ Health Act. The Act says it is for - improving, promoting and protecting public health. What does it mean 'protecting public health?’ In promoting a healthy lifestyle for NZers, Alan states that when we take ourselves out doors into nature it can heal us in so many ways, especially from todays onset of stress and depression.   We also hear that being affiliated and going outdoors is spiritually good for all people, especially young people - with the result of far less health problems.  In this interview Alan shows his commitment to NZ’s fauna and fauna and what he and the Outdoors Party are undertaking for the good of the country. That is to exact change by going to Parliament to follow through on what their website manifesto states.  This is especially relevant to DOC whom he states - 'have lost their way.'  Alan Simmons    https://www.outdoorsparty.co.nz

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Genesis 1

I've been resistant to showing up and doing this podcast.This is nothing new. I've been working intentionally with resistance for 15 years now and I've learnt how to work with it and show up regardless.And still... I'm experiencing resistance.In this episode, I go deep into my resistance and explore everything that comes up. This leads to explorations into sensuality, playfulness, toxic dumping, parenting wins and what it means to become kaitiaki, guardians of the land.• Credits •Audio • Marilyn VaccaroMusic • Matiu Te Huki • https://bit.ly/2y32khxPhoto • Pete Longworth • http://petelongworth.com/

The meaning of KAITIAKI not Kai-tiaki. BTW if I don’t post on Friday that’s because I can’t connect fb in China!

Experience a Glow Worm Cave in New Zealand via Black Water Rafting Experiences You Should Have Podcast That's right, I said black water rafting in a glow worm cave in New Zealand. This is not white water rafting, and you're not in a raft, I know the name is deceiving. But you can experience rappelling (or abseiling as New Zealanders and Europeans call it) into a glow worm cave, then zip-lining in the cave as you see glow worms whizzing past you. The adventure does not end there. You then jump off a 15-foot cliff into the water, in the cave. The water temperature is 10-14°C / 50-57°F, but you do wear a padded wetsuit. At the end of the tour, you get to free climb up a waterfall. How's that for adventure?! Christine Pham paints the picture beautifully and explains the full experience in this episode. (Christine is actually trying to become the Chief Experience Officer for Cancun, you can vote for her here). Glow Worm Facts A glow worm is in its glow worm cave for 9-10 months and it lives for about a year. It then lives in a cocoon for 2-3 weeks. These fungus gnats make love then the female will lay its eggs then die. How's that for a life? Glow worms are actual carnivores and cannibals. Glow worms are in the cave year round but the summertime (in New Zealand) has the most hatched glow worms. There are more glow worms during this time, but you can go anytime in the year and see glow worms. Logistics for the Glow Worm Black Water Rafting Adventure The cost for this black abyss tour is about 250 NZ dollars (175 US Dollars). You spend 2.5-3 hours in the cave Restrictions - Come as a complete newbie, don't need skills at all. You need to be 16 years old and at least 45 KG. Walking - You do walk a fair amount, about 200 meters, but it seems longer because you are walking in water and over rocks. Where Can You Do It? In this podcast episode, Christine talked about the Black Abyss Adventure tour and you can book this black water rafting tour here. The Black Labrinth Tour - Another Glow Worm Tour for Ages 12 and Up There are other adventure tours available. The Black Labyrinth glow worm tour does not require harnesses and you get to jump off waterfalls and enjoy glow worms floating in the dark. You need be at least 12 years old for this tour and at least 45 kg or 99 lbs. New Zealand Glow Worm Walking Tours There is also a walking tour available where you experience the spirituality of the cave with a small group and you walk on suspended walkways above the water channel so you can see more formations that the wet tours don't experience. The max amount of people for the walking tour is 18 people. There is also the Waitomo Glow Worms Caves which are more widely known. Groups have up to 50 people and these tours are great for families and elderly. Wheelchair Friendly Glow Worm Cave Tours If you are looking for a wheelchair or ADA friendly glow worm cave, the Ruakuri Cave is your best bet. The Ruakuri cave is the only wheelchair accessible cave in the southern hemisphere. An adult ticket is about 75 New Zealand Dollars which is about $55 dollars in US currency. Other Unique New Zealand Adventures You Must Experience Hobbiton is an amazing experience you should check out when in the area, which is where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Also, check out Kaitiaki and Rotorua white water rafting if you love adventure tours. You go over the world's largest waterfall that commercial rafts can go over. This is an adventure you shouldn't miss! If you do go to New Zealand, definitely check out the South Island and drive through Mount Cook and spend a day or two at Queenstown. You can go jet boating, white water rafting, skydiving and Milfred Sound is absolutely stunning. New Zealand Tipping and Food Tipping is not customary in New Zealand and is never expected. Surprisingly New Zealand has amazing Indian food What is the closest major airport to the Glow Worm Caves?

Not many creatures still alive & roaming the planet today can boast remaining almost unchanged for over 220 million years.  Tonight on Urban Jungles, we'll explore these nocturnal prehistoric creatures which used to live on the New Zealand mainland but are now restricted to several islands and are struggling to survive.  Let UJR introduce you to the "Other" reptile that few people seem to really know about, I'm talking Tuataras of course! Join us for another amazing episode as we speak with Louisa Paul of the Tuatara Trust who will be joining us live from New Zealand.  Louisa is from the Kaitiaki iwi Ngati Koata (guardian people) of the Island on which the worlds largest Tuatara  population live called Takapourewa and a Board Memebr of the Tuatara Trust. Please be sure to listen live or download us as we talk about these fascinating creatures only on Urban Jungles Radio!